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POTATO GOODNESS

Posted by npckwebsite on January 22, 2022

In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare is a quick and delicious snack for your family. POTATO, CHICKEN BREAST AND ONIONS Ingredients: ¼ kg Chicken Breast 2…

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CRISPY GARLIC BAKED POTATO WEDGES

Posted by npckwebsite on January 22, 2022

Inset: An image of crispy garlic oven roasted potatoes Crispy garlic baked potatoes are a super simple side dish perfect with anything! Ingredients 1 potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 1 teaspoon…

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DIGITAL SUB-SECTOR NETWORKING SESSION AT SERENA HOTEL

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Digital Sub-sector participants A digital subsector networking session was held on 2nd December 2021 at Serena Hotel where NPCK showcased Viazi soko digital platform. The NPCK Viazisoko Digital Platform is…

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LOW SEED POTATO DEMAND

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Source: weekly potato prices in major towns Seed potato industry has grown progressively from about 7 seed potato producers in 2013 to 28 in 2021. The production of certified seed…

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SKY ROCKETING FERTILIZER PRICES

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Crop nutrition is very essential when it comes to planting potatoes. To complement the nutrients in the soils, farmers use organic or inorganic fertilizers to replenish the nutrients. Most…

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KENYA’S COMPETITIVENESS IN REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL TRADE

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Inset: Key participants in the Kenya dialogue 2021 Potato is increasingly becoming important in Kenya and the region. Being the second most important food and cash crop after maize, the…

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FROST EEFECTS ON POTATO PRODUCTION

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Frost or Cold Damage is a condition that exists when the air temperature near the earth’s surface drops below 0 ̊C. The temperature in which frost occurs depends with…

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NEW BACTERIAL POTATO DISEASES FOUND IN KENYA

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

In 2019/20 CABI and KEPHIS conducted an extensive survey on potato diseases most notably on blackleg, a “wilting disease” caused by a complex of bacteria, including…

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW POTATOES

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Potatoes are an important subsistence cash crop in Kenya. Half of the potato crop is harvested in the first six months and the other half in the second six…

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KEROSENE PRODUCED FROM POTATOES

Posted by npckwebsite on December 18, 2021

Creating a promising aviation fuel from potato production wastes is a possibility in laboratory conditions. The BioJet Fuel project, running from 2017 to 2020, aimed to define the conditions…

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13th World Potato Congress 2026

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